Show 185 Possible Causes for Anxiety Disorder

Little bit of everything in this episode, being broke, meditation tips from Sparrow and understanding some of the causes of an anxiety disorder.

These are just a few of the possible reasons but not necessarily your reason. And to treat yourself with loving kindness. Now and into the future.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

Article on BrainFact.org on How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Personalized Mental Health Care.

The Sun Magazine Essay Sparrow’s Guide To Meditation in the January 2020 issue.

Podium Runners 2017 article about 10 Mental Health Benefits of Running.

Medical News Today article on What Causes Anxiety?

New York Times 1619 podcast at Listen Notes.com

National Center for Biotechnology Information, via the U.S. National Library of Medicine The Neurobiology of Anxiety Disorders: Brain Imaging, Genetics, and Psychoneuroendocrinology.

American Physiological Association Answers to Your Questions about Panic Disorder.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 184 - Finding My Way Back and KWOL

As I like to mention in the podcast, I have a long list of things that I am not. At the top of the list is not being perfect. I got lost inside of my head. Anger and depression can do that to you.

KWOL is an adaptation of an educational outline used for K-12 students known as KWL, knowledge, want to learn and learned.

The O in my version stands for option, what are my options going forward.
So yeah I got lost on the road a bit but I found a way to help me get back.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

December 2019 NPR story about thousands of Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Care workers are picketing due to the overwhelming demand of patient work loads and wait times for seeing patients.


The FCC Proposes 988 for Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Hotline, currently the national number is 1-800-273-TALK but the goal is to have one centralized easy to remember number for assistance.

Kansas has a mental health assistance site for Kansas farmers and their families; from what I can see it is a collection of financial resources, existing governmental health sites and articles on mental health issues.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 183 - Honey Boy and Telephone Warm Lines

Like the song says, sometimes we need somebody to lean on. Or talk to, human to human. In this episode a look at telephone support lines.

Also in this episode, my brief look at the movie Honey Boy, I can't say if it is a good or bad  movie because it spiked into some vintage pain for me and I had to leave. I explain more in the podcast.

I can say that if you are triggered by verbal or emotional abuse then this might be a flick that you might need to watch in segments. Or not at all. Then again, it might resonate with you and give you a lot to think about.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

From Amazon Studies, a movie written by Shia LaBeouf which is a fictionalized account of his experiences growing up with a dysfunctional dad.




ADAA Online Support Group app is available to iOS users via the App App Store. You can also access the group via a link on the ADAA's website.

NAMI HelpLine for information about mental health conditions, resources and can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org

Warmlines.org is a listing of many of the telephone support lines in the U.S.

California Warm Lines - When you need to talk to someone and you DON'T feel suicidal.

Project Return Peer Support Network provides both English and Spanish language support seven days a week between 5pm and 10pm Pacific Standard Time.

Amala Hopeline for Muslim youth support 1-855-95-AMALA

The Trevor Project for LGBTQ folks with phone, text, chat and other resources for people under 25 or those that want to help that population.

The phone number for their telephone support is 1-866-488-7386.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.